KENWOOD ea SERVICE BULLETIN AMATEUR RADIO T$-140S _ INTERMITTENT LOSS OF TRANSMIT POWER 4/11/88 In some TS-1408 transceivers, the drive transistor Q2 is not firmly mounted to the radiator plate. This can cause a loss of transmit power after the unit warms up. The following modification will correct this condition. 1. Disconnect the TS-140S from the antenna and power supply. 2. Remove the top and bottom covers. Open the subchassis. Refer to the instruction manual for step by step instructions. 3. Remove the shield plate from the subchassis (12 screws) to expose the Filter and Final units. Do not loose the 2 springs that are secured by the right side screws. : Resolder Q2 so that the transistor makes firm contact with the radiator plate on the Final unit. Tighten the transistor’s mounting screw (see the diagram below). Assemble the transceiver by reversing steps 1 through 3. BEFORE AFTER This modification may be covered under warranty. Time required for this modification is 0.5 hrs or less (C) 42288TKC KENWOOD U.S.A. CORPORATION 2001 EAST DOMINGUEZ STREET - LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90810, MAILING: P.0, BOX 22745 - LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90801-5745, TELEPHONE: (213) 699-0000